Question 1

Fraction Analogy — “1/9 : 1/81 :: 3/13 : ?”. Detect the pattern that maps the first fraction to the second and apply it to 3/13.

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Introduction / Context: Fraction analogies often involve transformations on the numerator, denominator, or both. The pair “1/9 : 1/81” suggests a rule that holds the numerator fixed at 1 while transforming the denominator in a specific way. We must discover that transformation and then apply it to “3/13.” Given Data / Assumptions: The first numerator is 1 and remains 1 in the mapped fraction. The denominator changes from 9 to 81. We seek a consistent transformation that we can apply when the left fraction is 3/13. Concept / Approach: Notice 81 = 9^2. A clean rule is: map a/b → 1/b^2 (fixing the numerator at 1 and squaring the denominator). This reproduces 1/9 → 1/81 exactly. Applying the same rule to 3/13 gives 1/13^2 = 1/169. Step-by-Step Solution: Identify pattern: denominator squared while numerator becomes 1 (a/b → 1/b^2).Apply to 3/13: denominator 13 → 13^2 = 169; numerator resets to 1.Result: 1/169. Verification / Alternative check: Alternative interpretations like dividing by 9 (1/9 → 1/81 because (1/9)/9 = 1/81) fail for 3/13 because (3/13)/9 = 3/117 (not among standard simplest forms and generally not offered). The denominator-square rule works perfectly and yields an offered option. Why Other Options Are Wrong: 1/125, 1/120, 1/127 — denominators do not equal 13^2; arbitrary.3/117 — would fit a “divide by 9” rule, but that rule is not suggested by the given pair in a standard way for fractions; the canonical pattern is denominator squared with numerator set to 1. Common Pitfalls: Overfitting a single arithmetic tweak (like division by a constant) when a clean structural transformation (denominator squared) more directly explains the example. Final Answer: 1/169

Question 2

Analogy — “Sheep : mutton :: Deer : ?”. (Recovery applied: corrected spelling from “Dear” to “Deer”; standardized meat term.)

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Introduction / Context: This is a standard animal-to-meat analogy. “Sheep : mutton” names the animal and the conventional culinary name of its meat. We must select the culinary meat term that corresponds to “deer.” A minor Recovery-First adjustment is applied: the stem contained “Dear,” which is corrected to “Deer” to preserve the intended meaning. Given Data / Assumptions: “Mutton” is the culinary name of sheep meat. The goal is to find the established culinary name of deer meat. We ignore generic words like “meat/flesh” and unrelated species’ meat terms. Concept / Approach: Deer meat is called “venison.” The relation is animal → culinary term for its meat. The correct answer should be that widely accepted culinary label. Step-by-Step Solution: Map the relation: sheep → mutton; deer → venison.Eliminate generic or incorrect terms (meat, flesh, veal, beef).Select “venison.” Verification / Alternative check: “Veal” is calf (young cattle) meat; “beef” is adult cattle meat. “Meat/flesh” are generic and do not parallel the specific culinary naming pattern seen in “mutton.” Why Other Options Are Wrong: meat / flesh — generic nouns; not culinary-specific.veal — meat from calves, not deer.beef — meat from cattle, not deer. Common Pitfalls: Choosing a generic or familiar meat term rather than the exact culinary label that fits the species in the stem. Final Answer: venison

Question 3

In this verbal analogy, Seismography is related to Earthquake in a specific way. In the same manner, a Taseometer is related to which one of the following physical quantities?

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Introduction / Context: This question is a classic verbal analogy from aptitude and reasoning exams. You are given one pair of related words, Seismography and Earthquake, and asked to extend the same relationship to a second pair that includes the word Taseometer. To answer correctly, you must understand what each instrument measures and then match that measurement concept with the correct option. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) Seismography is an instrument or method used to record and study earthquakes and ground movements. 2) The pair Seismography : Earthquake therefore connects an instrument with the phenomenon or physical effect that it measures. 3) A Taseometer is a type of measuring device used in engineering to detect very small strains, especially in structures or materials under stress. 4) The options mention different physical effects such as landslides, strains, resistances, and volcanoes. Concept / Approach: The key idea in this analogy is the instrument to measurement or phenomenon relationship. Seismography is not just loosely connected to earthquakes; it specifically records the vibrations in the earth that occur during an earthquake. In the same way, a Taseometer is designed to detect and measure tiny changes in length or deformation, which are referred to as strains in materials science and structural engineering. We only need to identify which option names the correct quantity measured by a Taseometer. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Recognise that Seismography is an instrument used to study Earthquakes, so the first pair is of the form Instrument : Phenomenon measured. Step 2: Recall or infer that a Taseometer is used to measure very small deformations in materials, which in engineering language are called strains. Step 3: Scan the options and look for the term that represents this measured quantity. The only option that describes deformation in materials is Strains. Step 4: Confirm that none of the other options represent what a Taseometer is designed to measure. Landslides and Volcanoes are large natural phenomena, and Resistances is an electrical or general physics term that does not match a Taseometer. Step 5: Conclude that the correct completion of the analogy is Taseometer : Strains. Verification / Alternative check: A quick verification method is to restate each pair verbally. Seismography measures earthquakes. If we try to say Taseometer measures landslides or volcanoes, it clearly sounds incorrect because those are large scale events, not tiny deformations in materials. On the other hand, saying Taseometer measures strains is standard usage in engineering contexts, where designers monitor strain to check the safety and performance of structures. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Landslides are large earth movements usually studied with different geotechnical monitoring systems, not a Taseometer. Resistances refer to electrical resistance or opposition to current flow, which is measured by ohmmeters or multimeters. Volcanoes are volcanic structures and eruptions, again unrelated to a Taseometer. None of these capture the idea of very small deformations in a material, so they do not match the required relationship. Common Pitfalls: A common mistake is to pick an option that looks geophysical, such as Landslides or Volcanoes, simply because the first pair involves earthquakes. However, the analogy is not asking for another natural disaster. It is asking for the measured quantity corresponding to the second instrument. Another pitfall is to focus on any scientific sounding word like Resistances without checking whether that is really what a Taseometer measures. Final Answer: Therefore, the correct completion of the analogy is Taseometer : Strains. The final relationship is Seismography : Earthquake :: Taseometer : Strains.

Question 4

In this number analogy, 583 is related to 293 in a particular way. Using the same pattern, 488 is related to which of the following numbers?

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Introduction / Context: This question tests numerical analogy, where a pattern connects the first pair of numbers 583 and 293, and you must apply the same rule to the new number 488. Such patterns often involve operations on digits, so the key skill is to experiment with sums and differences of digits until a consistent rule appears. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) The first pair is 583 and 293. 2) The second pair is 488 and an unknown number chosen from the options 291, 378, 487, and 581. 3) We assume a digit based relationship, since both members of each pair are three digit numbers and the options also have three digits. 4) The pattern should be the same for both pairs, so once we find a rule that transforms 583 into 293, we must use it to transform 488 into the correct answer. Concept / Approach: A common approach for such problems is to look at the sum of digits in each number and compare them. For 583, the sum of digits is 5 + 8 + 3, and for 293, it is 2 + 9 + 3. If we see a consistent difference between these sums, we can check whether the same difference holds for 488 and one of the options. This avoids complicated algebra and focuses on simple arithmetic that often appears in exam style analogies. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Compute the sum of digits of 583: 5 + 8 + 3 = 16. Step 2: Compute the sum of digits of 293: 2 + 9 + 3 = 14. Step 3: Note that the sum of digits has decreased by 2 when going from 583 to 293, that is 16 minus 14 equals 2. Step 4: Now compute the sum of digits of 488: 4 + 8 + 8 = 20. Step 5: To apply the same pattern, the related number must have a digit sum that is 2 less than 20, so the required sum is 18. Step 6: Check each option and compute its digit sum. For 291, the sum is 2 + 9 + 1 = 12. For 378, the sum is 3 + 7 + 8 = 18. For 487, the sum is 4 + 8 + 7 = 19. For 581, the sum is 5 + 8 + 1 = 14. Step 7: Only 378 has the required sum of digits equal to 18, so by the same pattern, 488 corresponds to 378. Verification / Alternative check: A quick verification is to restate the rule clearly: the second number in each pair must have a digit sum that is 2 less than the digit sum of the first number. The sums 16 and 14 for the first pair satisfy this rule. For 488 and 378, the sums 20 and 18 also satisfy the same rule. No other option preserves this difference of 2, so the pattern is consistent and unique. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Option 291 has a digit sum of 12, which is 8 less than 20, not 2 less. Option 487 has a digit sum of 19, which is only 1 less than 20. Option 581 has a sum of 14, which is 6 less than 20. None of these preserve the same difference of 2 in the digit sums, so they cannot be correct under the discovered rule. Common Pitfalls: A common mistake is to try to match numbers based on superficial closeness or simple subtraction of the whole three digit numbers. Another error is to assume complicated operations like squares or cubes without first checking easier patterns such as digit sums. Always test simple and symmetric rules before moving to complicated ones, especially when the exam time is limited. Final Answer: Therefore, the correct number that completes the analogy is 378. Thus, 583 is related to 293 in the same way that 488 is related to 378.

Question 5

In this number analogy, 34 is related to 12 in a specific pattern. Using the same relationship, 59 is related to which of the following numbers?

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Introduction / Context: This question presents a simple two digit number analogy. The pair 34 and 12 is given, and you must apply the same numerical operation to the pair 59 to find the correct answer. These questions often rely on basic arithmetic relationships involving the digits of each number. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) First pair: 34 and 12. 2) Second pair: 59 and an unknown number to be selected from 45, 38, 26, or 14. 3) All numbers are two digit numbers, so the rule will likely involve the digits separately rather than the full numbers only. 4) The same consistent operation must transform 34 into 12 and also transform 59 into the required answer. Concept / Approach: A common pattern in such analogies is to use multiplication of digits. For example, with 34, the digits 3 and 4 can be multiplied to produce 12. If this works, then we should check the same operation for 59. The correct answer will be the product of the digits 5 and 9. This is a straightforward and widely used idea in aptitude tests. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Express 34 as two digits, 3 and 4. Step 2: Multiply the digits: 3 * 4 = 12. This matches the given related number 12, so the rule seems to be the product of the digits. Step 3: Now apply the same rule to 59. The digits are 5 and 9. Step 4: Multiply these digits: 5 * 9 = 45. Step 5: Check the options and note that 45 appears as one of the choices, which strongly supports that the rule is correct. Step 6: Confirm that no other option is equal to the product of the digits of 59, so the answer is unique. Verification / Alternative check: To verify, try the same idea on the other options. If there were another simple pattern, it should work consistently for both pairs. For example, if someone guessed that the rule is to subtract the digits, 3 minus 4 gives negative 1, which does not yield 12. Similarly, adding the digits 3 and 4 gives 7, not 12. Only multiplication gives the provided related number 12, so multiplication is the valid and consistent rule. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Option 38 does not equal 5 * 9. Option 26 is also not equal to 5 * 9. Option 14 is the sum of the digits of 59, that is 5 + 9, but the first pair does not follow a sum pattern, because 3 + 4 is 7, not 12. Therefore, 45 is the only answer consistent with both pairs. Common Pitfalls: One typical mistake is to pick 14 because it is the sum of the digits of 59 and looks arithmetically neat. However, this ignores the original pair 34 and 12, which clearly matches the product pattern rather than a sum. Always test any suspected pattern on the given example before applying it to the new number. Final Answer: Thus, 59 is related to 45 in the same way that 34 is related to 12. The correct answer is 45.

Question 6

Vaunt is related to Flaunt in a synonym based analogy. In the same way, Disparate is related to which of the following words?

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Introduction / Context: This question deals with verbal analogy based on word meanings. The pair Vaunt and Flaunt are near synonyms that both suggest showing off or boasting. You must identify which option bears a similar relationship with the word Disparate. This type of question checks vocabulary depth and the ability to see subtle meaning connections. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) Vaunt means to boast about or praise something in an exaggerated way. 2) Flaunt means to display something ostentatiously or proudly, usually to gain attention. 3) Disparate describes things that are fundamentally different or distinct in kind, often with a strong sense of contrast. 4) The options are Similar, Homogenous, Contrast, and Alike, all of which relate to the idea of sameness or difference. Concept / Approach: The first pair uses synonymy. Vaunt and Flaunt both involve showing off. Therefore the second pair should also link a word with another word that expresses or captures its core idea. Disparate stresses strong difference or lack of similarity. Among the options, the word that aligns most closely with this sense of strong difference is Contrast, which refers to a clear dissimilarity between two things. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Identify the relationship in the first pair. Vaunt and Flaunt both involve boasting or ostentatious display, so they are near synonyms. Step 2: Determine the core meaning of Disparate. It describes items or ideas that are essentially different, not comparable in a close way. Step 3: Examine the options. Similar and Alike both indicate closeness or sameness. Homogenous describes things that are of the same kind or nature. Step 4: Contrast refers to a marked difference between two things, which matches the idea that disparate items stand in strong contrast to each other. Step 5: Therefore, Disparate is best paired with Contrast in the same way that Vaunt is paired with Flaunt. Verification / Alternative check: Think of example sentences. You may say the two paintings are disparate in style, showing a sharp contrast between them. The word Contrast naturally appears as both a noun and a verb in contexts where you talk about disparate features. On the other hand, it would be incorrect to say that disparate paintings are similar, alike, or homogenous, since all of those terms suggest a close match rather than a difference. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Similar indicates resemblance, the opposite of the idea in Disparate. Homogenous means of the same kind or uniform in nature, again conflicting with the idea of fundamental difference. Alike also suggests similarity. None of these options echo the meaning of Disparate, which emphasises strong difference rather than sameness. Common Pitfalls: A frequent error is to assume that all analogy questions always demand synonyms, and then choose a word like Similar for Disparate. However, in this analogy, Vaunt and Flaunt are synonyms, but Disparate is not paired with a synonym meaning the same thing. Instead, we look for a word that captures the kind of relationship Disparate has with other things, and that is Contrast. Being flexible with how you interpret the relationship is important. Final Answer: Hence, the word that best completes the analogy is Contrast. Vaunt is to Flaunt as Disparate is to Contrast.

Question 7

In this number analogy, 8 is related to 81 in a specific way. Using the same relationship, 64 is related to which of the following numbers?

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Introduction / Context: This number analogy checks your ability to recognise patterns involving powers of numbers. The pair 8 and 81 is given, and you must apply the same hidden rule to the number 64 to choose the correct answer from the options. Such questions reward familiarity with basic exponents. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) First pair: 8 and 81. 2) Second pair: 64 and an unknown three digit number chosen from 225, 425, 525, and 625. 3) All options are perfect squares of integers, which hints that the pattern may involve powers and exponent relationships rather than simple addition or subtraction. 4) We assume the same transformation connects both pairs. Concept / Approach: Start by expressing 8 and 81 in terms of powers. Notice that 8 can be written as 2^3, and 81 can be written as 3^4. The base and the exponent both increase by 1 when going from 2^3 to 3^4. Now express 64 in a similar power form and see what the rule suggests for its partner. If the rule is consistent, then that partner should appear among the answer choices. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Rewrite 8 as 2^3. Step 2: Rewrite 81 as 3^4. Step 3: Observe the pattern: the base in the second number is one more than the base in the first number, and the exponent in the second number is also one more than the exponent in the first number. Step 4: Now express 64 as 4^3, since 4 * 4 * 4 = 64. Step 5: Apply the same rule: increase the base by 1 to get 5, and increase the exponent by 1 to get 4. This gives 5^4. Step 6: Compute 5^4. Since 5 * 5 = 25 and 25 * 25 = 625, we have 5^4 = 625. Step 7: Check the options and confirm that 625 is present, which matches the pattern. Verification / Alternative check: We can verify by considering whether any simpler rule like multiplication or addition gives a unique and consistent answer. For example, 8 multiplied by 10 plus 1 gives 81, but if we apply that to 64, we get 641, which is not in the options. Also, 8 squared plus 17 equals 81, but 64 squared plus 17 is enormous and far outside the option range. The power based pattern is simple, symmetric, and matches the structure of the options, so it is much more convincing. Why Other Options Are Wrong: 225 is 15^2, 425 is not a perfect square, and 525 is also not a perfect square. None of them match 5^4. Only 625 is exactly 5^4, and it naturally extends the pattern from 2^3 to 3^4 to 4^3 to 5^4. Therefore the other options break the pattern and must be rejected. Common Pitfalls: A common mistake is to look only for multipliers or differences between the two numbers and to ignore deeper structural relationships involving powers. Another pitfall is to get distracted by the fact that all options except one may be unfamiliar, and then guess based on appearance. Instead, always express small numbers in terms of powers if a pattern with exponents seems plausible. Final Answer: Thus, 64 is related to 625 in the same way that 8 is related to 81. The correct answer is 625.

Question 8

Horse is related to Jockey in a specific way. In the same manner, Car is related to which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: This is a simple analogy based on functional roles. The pair Horse and Jockey describes the relationship between an animal and the person who rides and controls it. You must identify which option plays an analogous role with a Car. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) A Horse is an animal used for riding and racing. 2) A Jockey is the professional rider who controls the horse in races. 3) A Car is a vehicle used for transport. 4) The options are Chauffeur, Steering, Mechanic, and Brake, which include both people and parts of a car. Concept / Approach: The relationship in the first pair is not part to whole, and it is not an object to a physical component. Instead, it is about the agent who operates and controls the object. A Jockey controls the Horse. Therefore, we look for the person who operates and controls a Car. Among the options, a Chauffeur is a driver whose job is to drive a car for someone. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Identify the type of relationship in Horse : Jockey. A Jockey rides and controls the horse. Step 2: Recognise that this is an operator relationship, where the second term is the person who operates the first term. Step 3: Apply the same idea to Car. We need a person whose role is to drive or operate the car. Step 4: Examine the options. Chauffeur is a professional driver. Steering and Brake are parts of a car. Mechanic is a person who repairs vehicles, not the person who normally drives them. Step 5: Therefore, Chauffeur is the correct analogy partner for Car. Verification / Alternative check: A quick check is to restate each pair in a short phrase. Jockey rides a Horse. Chauffeur drives a Car. Both pairs express a person performing an operational role with an object. None of the other options fit this frame. Steering and Brake cannot perform an action on the car by themselves, and Mechanic mainly repairs, rather than operates the car in everyday use. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Steering is a component used to control direction, but it is not a person. Brake is a mechanism that slows or stops the car, again a part rather than a driver. Mechanic is related to the car in a different way as a repair professional, not as the regular operator. The analogy in the question clearly uses a person who is in direct control of the animal, so we need a person who directly controls the vehicle. Common Pitfalls: Some learners may mistakenly choose Mechanic because it is a person associated with cars. This happens when they focus only on the broad domain of vehicles without thinking about the specific role that the jockey plays. Always clarify whether the relationship is operation, repair, ownership, or something else, and then choose the option that matches that role. Final Answer: The correct completion of the analogy is Car : Chauffeur. Horse is to Jockey as Car is to Chauffeur.

Question 9

Grass is related to Erosion in a particular environmental relationship. In the same way, a Dam is related to which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: This analogy uses real world environmental knowledge. Grass and Erosion appear together in soil conservation, while Dam and the options all relate to water. The question expects you to recognise how grass affects erosion and then apply a similar relationship to a dam. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) Grass is a type of vegetation that covers soil surfaces. 2) Erosion is the process by which soil or rock is removed by wind, water, or other natural forces. 3) Dams are large structures built across rivers or streams to hold back and control water. 4) The options are Water, Freeze, Current, and Rain, all of which are associated with physical processes. Concept / Approach: Grass helps prevent or reduce erosion by binding the soil with its roots and providing a protective cover. Therefore, the relationship can be understood as Grass is used to check or control Erosion. Similarly, a Dam is used to check or control Water, specifically the flow and level of water. Among the given options, Water is the most direct and general term that fits this control relationship. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Understand that grass stabilises soil and reduces erosion, so the pair represents controlling or limiting a damaging process. Step 2: Identify that a dam is constructed to control, store, and regulate water in a river or reservoir. Step 3: Examine the options. Freeze is a state change of water. Current refers to the flow of water or electricity. Rain is a form of precipitation. Step 4: A dam fundamentally controls the presence and movement of water itself in a river system. Step 5: Therefore, the closest and most appropriate analogy is Dam : Water. Verification / Alternative check: To verify, restate both relationships. Grass helps control Erosion. Dam helps control Water. If you choose Current, you focus only on flow and ignore the broader fact that dams also store water. Similarly, Freeze and Rain are particular conditions or events, not the main quantity being controlled. Water is the central resource that dams are built to manage, so it gives a stronger and more natural analogy. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Freeze is about temperature and phase change, not the direct target of the dam. Rain is a source of water but not something dams mainly control. Current is closer, since dams do influence water flow, but the underlying entity is water itself. The original pair grass and erosion focuses on the damaging process, while dam and water focuses on the resource or medium. The standard answer in reasoning questions is Water, which best reflects the main function of a dam. Common Pitfalls: A common confusion is to pick Current because people associate dams with hydroelectric power and flowing water. However, dams are not only for electricity; they also store water for irrigation, drinking, and flood control. Choosing Water keeps the relationship broad and consistent with the environmental control idea seen in grass and erosion. Final Answer: Thus, the correct completion of the analogy is Dam : Water. Grass is to Erosion as Dam is to Water.

Question 10

A Biped is related to a Quadruped based on the number of legs. In the same way, an Ostrich is related to which of the following animals?

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Introduction / Context: This analogy is about classification by number of legs. A Biped is a creature that walks on two legs, while a Quadruped walks on four. You must extend that classification idea to Ostrich and choose the animal that best completes the pattern. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) Biped refers to any animal or human that walks on two legs, such as humans or birds like ostriches. Concept / Approach: The first pair, Biped and Quadruped, links a two legged being with a four legged being. Ostrich is clearly a two legged bird. To preserve the analogy, we must pair Ostrich with an animal that represents a typical four legged creature. Among the choices, Cat is a standard four legged mammal, while the others have different numbers of legs or are also two legged birds. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Recognise that the relationship Biped : Quadruped is based on number of legs, that is two versus four. Step 2: Recall that an Ostrich is a large bird that walks and runs on two legs. Step 3: Examine the options. Cat is a typical four legged mammal. Kangaroo mainly moves by hopping and is not described by a special term like quadruped in this context. Penguin and Duck are birds that also use two legs. Step 4: The only clearly four legged animal that can pair with a two legged Ostrich is Cat. Step 5: Therefore the correct analogy is Ostrich : Cat. Verification / Alternative check: You can verify by writing each pair with numbers. Biped has 2 legs, Quadruped has 4 legs. Ostrich has 2 legs, so its pair should have 4 legs. Among the options, Cat has 4 legs in normal movement. The other options either share the same number of legs as Ostrich or do not represent the category contrast as clearly, so they fail to maintain the structure of the analogy. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Kangaroo is a two legged jumper but is not a standard label for four legged creatures. Penguin and Duck are birds with two legs, so they match Ostrich too closely instead of giving a contrasting class like Quadruped. The analogy is about contrasting two legged and four legged animals, so selecting another two legged bird would break the pattern. Common Pitfalls: A common error is to pick another bird such as Duck or Penguin, because students focus on category of animal rather than the number of legs. The key, however, is to notice the leg based classification in the first pair. Once you see that, it becomes clear that a four legged mammal like Cat is the proper choice. Final Answer: Hence, the correct completion of the analogy is Ostrich : Cat. Biped is to Quadruped as Ostrich is to Cat.

Question 11

In this letter analogy, BF is related to HL in a specific pattern. Using the same pattern, EI is related to which of the following letter pairs?

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Introduction / Context: This question is a letter analogy based on positions in the English alphabet. The pair BF and HL is given, and the same transformation must be applied to EI to obtain the correct option. These questions test comfort with alphabet positions and simple shifts. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) The first pair is BF and HL. 2) The second pair involves EI and an unknown pair from KO, KN, JN, and JO. 3) The English alphabet positions are A = 1, B = 2, C = 3, and so on up to Z = 26. 4) The relationship should be the same for both pairs of letters. Concept / Approach: We first convert each letter to its numerical position in the alphabet and then look for a consistent shift. For BF to become HL, we look at how many steps forward each letter moves. If we find the same shift for both letters, we can apply that shift to EI and then convert back to letters to obtain the answer. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Convert B and F into numbers. B is the 2nd letter and F is the 6th letter. Step 2: Convert H and L into numbers. H is the 8th letter and L is the 12th letter. Step 3: Find the shift from B to H. The difference is 8 minus 2 which equals 6, so we add 6. Step 4: Find the shift from F to L. The difference is 12 minus 6 which also equals 6, so again we add 6. Step 5: Conclude that the rule is to add 6 to the position of each letter. Step 6: Now apply the rule to EI. E is the 5th letter, so 5 plus 6 equals 11, which corresponds to K. I is the 9th letter, so 9 plus 6 equals 15, which corresponds to O. Step 7: Therefore EI becomes KO under the same transformation. Verification / Alternative check: Verify by checking whether any other option could fit the same rule. The pair KO matches exactly because K and O are at positions 11 and 15, which are 6 steps ahead of 5 and 9. None of the other options KN, JN, or JO match this pattern for both letters at once. This confirms that KO is uniquely correct. Why Other Options Are Wrong: KN has 11 and 14, so the second letter has moved by only 5 positions from 9. JN has 10 and 14, which are not both 6 steps ahead of 5 and 9. JO has 10 and 15, again mismatching the required shift. These inconsistencies show that only KO faithfully follows the add 6 rule for both letters. Common Pitfalls: Students sometimes look only at the first letter and ignore the second one, leading to partial matches that are actually wrong. Others miscount positions in the alphabet. To avoid this, always check the shift for both letters and be careful to count the steps correctly from A onward. Final Answer: Thus, EI is related to KO in the same way that BF is related to HL. The correct answer is KO.

Question 12

Fumble is to Finesse in a relationship of opposites in skill. In the same way, Malign is related to which of the following words?

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Introduction / Context: This analogy tests understanding of antonyms and word nuance. Fumble and Finesse are contrasted in terms of clumsy performance versus skilful handling. You must extend this idea of opposite qualities to the word Malign and choose the word that expresses the opposite attitude. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) Fumble means to handle something clumsily or awkwardly, especially with the hands or in performance. Concept / Approach: The first pair contrasts awkwardness with grace in action. The second should contrast negative talk with positive talk. To Malign someone is to speak ill of them, to defame them or say unjust negative things. The natural opposite of speaking ill is to praise, admire, or speak well, which is what Extol means. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Identify the relationship in the first pair. Fumble is clumsy or unskillful handling, while Finesse is delicate skill and smooth handling. Step 2: Understand that the pair represents an opposition in the quality of action. Step 3: Determine the meaning of Malign, which is to speak about someone in a very negative, harmful, or unfair way. Step 4: Look for a word among the options that represents the opposite of speaking ill. Extol means to praise highly or speak in glowing terms, which contrasts clearly with Malign. Step 5: Confirm that this is a strong antonym pair, similar in structure to Fumble and Finesse. Verification / Alternative check: Check each option quickly. Slander is nearly the same as Malign, so it repeats the negative idea and cannot be correct. Criticize is also negative. Assurance does not directly oppose Malign in terms of speaking well of someone. Only Extol directly captures the idea of praising, which stands opposite to speaking ill. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Slander and Criticize both describe negative speech and are therefore close in meaning to Malign, not opposites. Assurance is about giving confidence or guarantee, which does not relate directly to praising or defaming. None of these create the opposite of Malign as required by the analogy. Common Pitfalls: A frequent error is to select a near synonym such as Slander because students forget that the first pair is an opposition, not a similarity. Always pay attention to whether the first pair of words is similar or opposite. In this case, Fumble and Finesse describe very different levels of skill, so the second pair should also contrast opposite attitudes. Final Answer: Therefore, Malign is related to Extol in the same opposite way that Fumble is related to Finesse. The correct answer is Extol.

Question 13

The numbers 6 and 18 are related by a particular arithmetic operation. Using the same relationship, 4 is related to which of the following numbers?

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Introduction / Context: This number analogy checks understanding of simple arithmetic patterns. You are given that 6 is related to 18 and must find how 4 is related to another number in exactly the same way. Identifying the operation that maps 6 to 18 is the key step. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) The first pair is 6 and 18. 2) The second pair involves 4 and an unknown number from 14, 6, 16, or 8. 3) The operation is likely to be a simple multiplication or a square based pattern because 18 is a multiple of 6. Concept / Approach: One common approach is to check multiples of 6 and also powers. 6 times 3 equals 18, but if we apply the same linear rule to 4, we get 12, which is not in the options. Another idea is to check 6 squared, which is 36, then to see if 18 is related as half of that. If so, we might have the rule n squared divided by 2. Applying this to 4 would give a candidate answer. We choose the simplest rule that fits both pairs and one of the options. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Compute 6 squared, which is 6 * 6 = 36. Step 2: Check whether 18 relates to 36. Notice that 18 is exactly half of 36, that is 36 divided by 2. Step 3: Conclude that the rule can be written as n squared divided by 2. Step 4: Now apply this rule to 4. Compute 4 squared, which is 4 * 4 = 16. Step 5: Take half of 16, which is 16 divided by 2 equal to 8. Step 6: Confirm that 8 is among the answer choices and that no other option fits the n squared divided by 2 rule. Verification / Alternative check: Try alternative simple rules for completeness. If the rule were multiplication by 3, then the second number should be 12, not present among the options. If the rule were adding 12, 6 plus 12 equals 18 but 4 plus 12 equals 16, which is an option, yet does not use squaring and does not look as structured. The n squared divided by 2 rule feels more symmetric and typical for such a question. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Option 14 does not arise from squaring 4 or any simple multiple that matches the first pair. Option 6 would be 4 plus 2, which does not relate to 6 and 18. Option 16 is 4 squared, but then the first pair would require that 6 be mapped directly to 36, which is not given. Only 8 arises naturally from the n squared divided by 2 rule applied consistently. Common Pitfalls: A common mistake is to jump to multiplication by 3 and then try to force a rule that does not fit the options. Another error is to focus solely on addition, ignoring the possibility of squaring. Always check both multiplication based and exponent based rules in number analogies, especially when one number seems to be roughly the square or half square of the other. Final Answer: Thus, using the same relationship, 4 is related to 8. The correct answer is 8.

Question 14

Rubber is related to Tree as a source relationship. In the same way, Silk is related to which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: This verbal analogy uses the idea of source and product. Rubber and Tree are connected because natural rubber is obtained from certain trees. You must identify the correct parallel source for Silk from the given options, which tests basic general knowledge. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) Natural rubber is produced from the latex of rubber trees, so Tree is the natural source of Rubber. Concept / Approach: The first pair expresses a source to material relationship. The second should also connect a source with the material derived from it. Silk is a natural fibre produced by silkworms and some other insects. Therefore the correct source category for Silk is Insects. The other options describe products or processes involving silk but not the original biological source. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Identify the relationship in Rubber : Tree as material obtained from a natural source. Step 2: Recognise that silk is a natural fibre spun by silkworms, which are larvae of certain moths. Step 3: Group silkworms under the broader category of Insects. Step 4: Check the options. Cloth and Fabric are manufactured materials made out of fibres, not biological sources. Weave is a process of interlacing yarns or threads. Step 5: Only Insects represents the living source from which Silk is originally produced. Verification / Alternative check: Restate each pair as a simple sentence. Rubber comes from a Tree. Silk comes from Insects in the form of silkworms. On the other hand, you cannot say Silk comes from Cloth, Fabric, or Weave, because those are results or processes that use silk, not its origin. This confirms that Insects is structurally parallel to Tree in the analogy. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Cloth and Fabric are end products that can be made from many fibres including cotton, silk, or synthetics, so they are not the source. Weave is a process through which fabrics are constructed. None of these options correspond to the biological origin of silk, so they fail to mirror the Rubber : Tree relationship. Common Pitfalls: Students may be tempted to choose Cloth or Fabric because they think of silk cloth or silk fabric as common items. However, the question focuses on origin, not on typical uses. Always examine whether the first pair is source to product, action to object, or some other relation, and then match that pattern. Final Answer: Therefore, Silk is related to Insects in the same way that Rubber is related to Tree. The correct answer is Insects.

Question 15

Lethargic is related to Vital in a pair of opposites. In the same way, Trite is related to which of the following words?

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Introduction / Context: This analogy checks knowledge of antonyms. Lethargic and Vital form a pair where one word expresses low energy and the other expresses strong energy. You must find the word that stands in a similar opposite relationship to Trite. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) Lethargic describes someone who is very tired, sluggish, or lacking energy. Concept / Approach: The first pair contrasts low energy with high energy. Trite refers to something overused, stale, or lacking originality. The opposite of Trite would be something fresh, original, or distinctive. Among the options, Unique best matches that opposite meaning, since it means one of a kind or highly original. The other options either relate to laziness or physical appearance and do not address originality. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Note that Lethargic describes low energy while Vital describes high or essential energy. Step 2: Recognise that the relationship is one of antonyms rather than synonyms. Step 3: Define Trite as overused, cliched, or lacking in freshness and originality. Step 4: Search the options for a word that expresses a strong sense of originality. Unique means one of a kind or unlike anything else, capturing fresh and original quality. Step 5: Confirm that this forms a clear opposite pair similar in spirit to Lethargic and Vital. Verification / Alternative check: Test the other options. Slug is a noun for a slow creature and used informally for a lazy person, which would be closer to Lethargic, not the opposite of Trite. Lazy also relates to lack of energy, and Skinny is about physical thinness. None of these address originality or lack of it. Only Unique directly opposes the idea of being stale and overused. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Slug and Lazy both concern energy level rather than creativity or freshness. Skinny describes body shape and is unrelated to the concept of originality. These words do not form an antonym pair with Trite. Therefore selecting any of them would break the analogy pattern established by Lethargic and Vital. Common Pitfalls: A typical mistake is to misinterpret Trite as lazy or dull in an energetic sense, which might mislead someone into picking Lazy. However, Trite is about the originality of ideas or expressions, not physical or mental energy. Carefully checking dictionary meaning or recalling usage examples helps avoid this confusion. Final Answer: Thus, the correct word that stands opposite to Trite in the same way as Vital stands opposite to Lethargic is Unique. The final pair is Trite : Unique.

Question 16

Anthropology is related to Man as an object of study. In the same way, Anthology is related to which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: This analogy uses word roots and meanings. Anthropology is a field of study, and Man is its primary subject. You must relate Anthology to the correct object associated with it. This question tests vocabulary and familiarity with Greek roots. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) Anthropology is the scientific study of humans and human societies. Concept / Approach: The first pair links a discipline with its subject of study. Anthropology studies Man. Anthology, by contrast, is not a science but a collection, usually of literary works like poems or short stories. Therefore, the object associated with Anthology is Poems in this context. The other options are not standard objects that form an anthology. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Recognise that Anthropology is a study of humans, so the pair is Study : Subject. Step 2: Recall that Anthology is a compiled collection of literary pieces, most often a collection of Poems. Step 3: Examine the options. Nature and Trees are not typical contents of an anthology. Apes are related to Anthropology only in a very broad sense. Step 4: Poems are standard contents of an anthology, such as an anthology of modern poetry. Step 5: Conclude that the parallel relationship is Anthology : Poems. Verification / Alternative check: You can verify by rewriting the relationships. Anthropology studies Man. Anthology collects Poems. This structure is consistent and precise. If you replace Poems with Nature, Trees, or Apes, the meaning becomes strange because anthologies are not normally compilations of those things. Anthologies may be collections about nature in terms of poetry content, but what is collected is still poetry, not nature itself. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Nature and Trees are not standard objects that one gathers into an anthology in everyday language. Apes are living creatures and would be subjects of zoology, not the contents of a literary collection. They do not match the pattern of a compiled set of written pieces, whereas Poems match perfectly. Common Pitfalls: Students sometimes confuse Anthology with Anthropology due to similar spelling and therefore try to connect Anthology with Man or Apes. The key is to recall that the suffix logy usually indicates a study, while Anthology refers to a collection of writings. Recognising this distinction helps avoid confusion. Final Answer: Thus, the correct completion of the analogy is Anthology : Poems. Anthropology is to Man as Anthology is to Poems.

Question 17

Melt is related to Liquid as a result of a physical process. In the same way, Freeze is related to which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: This analogy involves basic states of matter. Melt describes a physical process that converts a solid into a liquid. The question asks for the corresponding state produced by the process Freeze. It checks understanding of everyday physical changes. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) Melt is the process by which a solid changes into a liquid on heating. Concept / Approach: The first pair is Process : Resulting state. When a substance melts, it becomes a Liquid. When a substance freezes, it typically becomes a Solid. Among the options, Solid is the general state, while Ice is a specific example of frozen water, and Condense and Crystal describe other processes or structural forms. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Identify the relationship. Melt is a process, and Liquid is the state reached after melting. Step 2: Recognise that Freeze is a process that turns a liquid into a more ordered state at lower temperature. Step 3: The general state reached after freezing is a Solid. Step 4: Ice is an example of a solid form of water but not the general term for the state reached by all liquids. Step 5: Therefore, the correct parallel is Freeze : Solid. Verification / Alternative check: Rephrase both pairs. A substance when it melts becomes a Liquid. A substance when it freezes becomes a Solid. This pattern is symmetric and general. Condense refers to gas turning into liquid, which does not match freezing. Crystal refers to one kind of solid structure, not every frozen product. Ice is specific to water, while the question clearly deals with generic states. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Condense is a process rather than a state, and it involves a gas to liquid change. Ice is an example of a solid, not the category itself. Crystal describes a structural arrangement found in many solids but not all, and it is not the direct name of the resulting state. Solid is the only answer that stands parallel to Liquid as a broad state of matter. Common Pitfalls: Many students choose Ice because they associate freezing directly with water and ice in daily life. However, in an analogy, especially with Melt : Liquid, the exam expects a broad category, so you must think in terms of states of matter rather than specific substances. This awareness helps you select Solid instead. Final Answer: Hence, the correct completion of the analogy is Freeze : Solid, just as Melt : Liquid. The correct answer is Solid.

Question 18

Exhibit is related to Display as a pair of near synonyms. In the same way, the verb Send is related to which of the following words?

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Introduction / Context: This analogy compares verbs with similar meanings. Exhibit and Display both mean to show or present something. The second pair involves the verb Send, and you must choose the option whose meaning is closest in context, completing a synonym based analogy. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) Exhibit means to show, present, or display something to public view. Concept / Approach: The pair Exhibit : Display is clearly one of near synonyms. The second word should be a verb that describes sending or giving out something. Among the options, Emit means to send out or give off something, such as light, sound, or gases. This mirrors the relationship between Exhibit and Display. The other options do not express this idea as directly. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Identify that Exhibit and Display have closely related meanings in common English usage. Step 2: Understand that Send means to cause something to go or be taken to another place, or to give out a signal or message. Step 3: Examine the options. Stamp is a noun or verb related to marking or pressing. Receive is the opposite of send. Show is closer to display but not as closely tied to the idea of outward transmission as Emit is. Step 4: Emit literally means to send out or discharge something, such as radiation, light, or signals. Step 5: Therefore the closest analogy is Send : Emit. Verification / Alternative check: Test each option in sentences. A machine emits a signal, which can also be described as sending a signal. This supports the synonym relationship. By contrast, Stamp is not used in sentences like the machine stamped a signal in the same sense. Receive is clearly the opposite direction of flow. Show means to display something visually, which does not capture the transport or outflow idea of Send. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Stamp focuses on pressing or marking and is related to physical impact rather than transmission. Receive is the reverse process of Send and therefore forms an antonym pair, not a synonym. Show can sometimes overlap with display but does not express the active sending or emitting of signals, energy, or messages in a broad technical sense. Common Pitfalls: Students sometimes jump to Show because they see Exhibit : Display and try to parallel it with Send : Show. However, Exhibit : Display refers to visual presentation, while Send often deals with transmission or emission. Recognising the nuance in Send helps avoid this confusion and leads you to Emit. Final Answer: Thus, the correct completion of the analogy is Send : Emit, just as Exhibit : Display. The correct answer is Emit.

Question 19

Proscenium is related to Stage in a specific structural way. Which of the following word pairs shows the same type of relationship?

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Introduction / Context: This analogy involves architectural and structural terms. Proscenium refers to a specific part or feature of a Stage in a theatre. You must find the pair that reflects a similar part to whole or entrance to main structure relationship among the options. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) The Proscenium is the arch or frame that separates the stage from the audience in a traditional theatre. Concept / Approach: The pair Proscenium : Stage expresses a relationship where the first term is a structural feature at the front of the second term, often forming an entrance like frame. In architecture, a Portico is a porch or entrance structure that leads into a House. This closely mirrors the idea of a Proscenium leading into the acting space of a Stage, which makes Portico : House the correct analogy. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Recall that a Proscenium is the front part or arch of a theatre Stage that frames the acting area. Step 2: Understand that this creates a part to whole relationship where the Proscenium is a special structural feature of the Stage. Step 3: Examine the options. Lamp : Table is an object placed on a surface, not a structural part of the table. Lines : Bed is unclear and does not form a common architectural relationship. Step 4: Portico is a roofed structure at the entrance of a building, often forming a passage or porch leading into a House. Step 5: Compass : Needle reverses the part to whole order, since Needle is a part of a Compass, which does not match Proscenium : Stage. Step 6: Therefore, Portico : House is the pair that best mirrors the structural entrance relationship of Proscenium : Stage. Verification / Alternative check: Restate each pair as a phrase. Proscenium of a Stage. Portico of a House. Both expressions sound natural and refer to architectural features associated with the main structure. Lamp of a Table is not a fixed part. Lines of a Bed is not a standard phrase. Needle of a Compass has reversed order for the part to whole relationship. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Lamp : Table describes a separate object resting on furniture, not an integral structure. Lines : Bed has no clear, standard meaning in everyday description. Compass : Needle inverts the direction of the relationship, since the needle is part of the compass, while Proscenium is part of the Stage, not the other way round. Only Portico : House is a clear architectural parallel. Common Pitfalls: Some test takers may focus on the idea of part to whole only and consider Compass : Needle, forgetting that the order matters. In Proscenium : Stage, the stage is the whole and the proscenium is the part at the front. In Compass : Needle, the compass is the whole and needle is the part, reversing the order. Careful attention to the direction of the relationship is essential in analogy questions. Final Answer: Thus, the correct pair that shares the same type of relationship as Proscenium : Stage is Portico : House. The answer is Portico : House.

Question 20

In a certain code language, the word Infinite means Size. In the same code language, what is the meaning of the word Indefinite?

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Introduction / Context: This question is a verbal analogy from code language reasoning. You are told that in a special code, the word Infinite represents the concept Size. You must infer what concept the word Indefinite represents in the same code. This tests understanding of meaning similarity and contrast between everyday English words. Given Data / Assumptions: 1) The code language associates Infinite with the concept of Size. Concept / Approach: The clue lies in the meanings of Infinite and Indefinite in normal English. Infinite usually describes something extremely large or without limit in amount, size, or degree. Hence it is code mapped to Size. Indefinite, on the other hand, usually describes something that is not fixed or clearly limited in time or duration. For example, an indefinite period means a period whose end is not decided. Therefore, in this code language, Indefinite corresponds most naturally to Time. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Analyse the meaning of Infinite. It often refers to something boundless in Size, such as an infinite universe or infinite space. Step 2: Observe that in the given code, Infinite is mapped to Size, which matches this interpretation. Step 3: Now analyse the meaning of Indefinite. It describes things whose limits are not clearly fixed, often used in contexts like indefinite period or indefinite postponement. Step 4: In these contexts, Indefinite primarily refers to Time that is not determined or fixed in length. Step 5: Look at the options Time, Day, Meaning, and Shape. Time is the general concept that fits the idea of indefinite duration. Step 6: Therefore, in this code language, Indefinite must represent Time. Verification / Alternative check: Consider whether any other option can realistically match the normal use of Indefinite. Day is a specific unit of time, but the word Indefinite is not usually tied to a single day. Meaning and Shape have no clear connection to the idea of uncertainty of duration. Time, on the other hand, appears naturally in phrases like indefinite time period and indefinite duration, so it is the most logical mapping. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Day is too specific and refers to one fixed time span, not an unfixed duration. Meaning has to do with sense or interpretation of words or symbols, which is unrelated to the idea of indefinite. Shape refers to form or outline and is closer to spatial configuration rather than temporal uncertainty. None of these options capture the idea of time without fixed limits as well as Time does. Common Pitfalls: One possible confusion is to think that because Infinite was mapped to Size, Indefinite should be mapped to Shape as another spatial concept. However, Indefinite is commonly used with time related expressions, not with geometric form. Staying grounded in typical usage helps avoid that error. Final Answer: Therefore, in this code language, the word Indefinite corresponds to Time. The correct answer is Time.

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